U.S. Bank volunteers have long-term connections with nonprofits

Many volunteer opportunities stem from long-term connections with nonprofit organizations. For example, 10 years ago, U.S. Bank began working with Templo Calvario Community Development Corp. and BizWorld to bring the Camp BizWorld program to fifth graders at Edward B. Cole Academy in Santa Ana, California. The two-day immersive experience allows students to develop business ideas, build and pitch business plans, and launch products. A nearby U.S. Bank branch hosts the students for one day, and more than 25 employees volunteer to guide the students through the program.

“It’s hands on, inspiring and consistently one of the most impactful volunteer experiences we offer,” said Wendy Chau, the U.S. Bank community affairs manager for Orange County and a long-time Camp BizWorld volunteer. “Bankers work closely with small business owners all the time, so it’s exciting to see what ideas these future entrepreneurs have and help them think through how they could transform those ideas into a thriving business one day."

For more on Bizworld, watch the video above.

Trees planted in coordination with Arbor Day Foundation

Other volunteer programs take the hands-on approach literally. Recently, U.S. Bank employees in Phoenix and Charlotte, North Carolina, put on work gloves to plant trees in their communities in coordination with the Arbor Day Foundation, a 2025 U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund grant recipient. Charlotte volunteers planted 70 trees at a local apartment complex, while Phoenix volunteers planted 50 trees at the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area and removed trash and invasive plants from the site – and built connections with colleagues from a variety of business areas.

“Working alongside peers from different business lines reinforces our shared commitment to the communities we serve and helps build stronger relationships — both internally and externally,” said Cheyenne White, a Phoenix float branch manager who helped organize the event. “Volunteering not only creates a positive community impact, but it also deepens teamwork, understanding and pride across the organization.”

Employees in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area will have their chance to dig in later this month when they plant trees at Maplewood Heights Park as part of Earth Month. Altogether, 70 employees will take part in these activities across three markets. 

Volunteering at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

U.S. Bank employees are planning to show up in a big way during the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, to be held in Minnesota June 20-26. Not only will employees be among the 10,000 volunteers expected to be part of the game, U.S. Bank is the Official Volunteer Sponsor, as well as the Official Competitive Cheer Sponsor, of the USA Games.

The U.S. Bank Foundation is a tax-exempt private foundation described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation is funded primarily through contributions from U.S. Bancorp’s affiliates and subsidiaries. The Foundation’s mission is to close the gaps between people and possibility in the areas of work, home, and play.

The U.S. Bank Opportunity Fund represents a financial commitment of the U.S. Bank Foundation; it is not a traditional equity fund, nor does it represent a form of ownership.

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